Lawhorn passed away shortly before 7:30 PM Wednesday after crashing his truck on Texas 107 just east of Gatesville. According to KXXV-TV, investigators believe Lawhorn was headed east when his truck began to leave the roadway on the right. Lawhorn over-corrected to the left, causing his truck to roll into a ditch and strike a fence. Lawhorn was ejected from the vehicle.

Lawhorn's obituary cites his love of God and country, as well as his involvement in the Gatesville High School band, athletics, and 4-H, among several other extra-curricular and community activities.